For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 898 students in 63869, MO (there are , serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 63869, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63869, MO are Central High School, New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63869 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63869, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63869, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63869, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63869, MO include Central High School, New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 63869?
5 public schools are located in 63869.
What percentage of students in 63869 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 63869 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63869?
63869 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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